NATIONAL PARALEGAL DAY - AUGUST 6, 2026

Join us at Pinot's Palette, 6381 Sawmill Road, Dublin, OH 43017 on Thursday, August 6, 2026 as we celebrate National Paralegal Day with a paint and sip!  Doors will open at 6:30PM with painting from 7-9PM. Thanks to our sponsor, Hannah Heitkamp at Esquire Solutions, the cost of this fun evening is only $15 per person, which includes all the supplies you'll need for your masterpiece!  In addition, the evening will include drinks and appetizers.  Space is limited and registration is required, so sign up today!  All are welcome - bring a friend!  Registration is available on the web site: https://pacoparalegals.org/event-6756094?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=8/7/2026 

OSBA CERTIFICATION

Congratulations!  The following paralegals recently passed the OSBA Paralegal Certification Examination:  Alyssa Anderson, Jolene Autullo, Michaela Banville, Brenda Berry, Lily Bogunovic, Billie Frasher, Amanda Giraldo, Gregory Jindra, Stacey Kapela, Rose Langstaff, Marisa Moody, Danitra Smith, Katrina Sommers, and Miranda Via.  We applaud your hard work, desire to enhance your professional skills, and commitment to the paralegal profession!  You should all be very proud of yourselves on this accomplishment!

Many of these paralegals participated in PACO's OSBA Certification Exam Study Group, led by Ashley Harris.  Ashley, your hard work and commitment to helping these paralegals prepare for the examination has not gone unnoticed.  Leading this group to successful completion of this examination takes a lot of time and preparation and you've done an amazing job!  We appreciate your efforts more than we can say.

Congratulations to all - you've worked hard and earned your place as an OSBA Certified Paralegal.  Well done!

DOMESTIC RELATIONS ROUND TABLE

Our next Domestic Relations Round Table will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at noon.  Liz Duncan, paralegal at Soroka & Associates, LLC, will present "It's Trial Time - How to Conquer Your DR Trial Notebook."  Registration is available on the web site.

JULY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP AND LEGAL INSIGHTS

Due to the heavy vacation season, there will be no GM or Legal Insights session during July.  Meetings will resume in August.

POWER Act 2026

The US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio is partnering with the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project to present a free POWER Act one-hour CLE event on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.  The Federal POWER Act program brings together attorneys, judges, advocates, and community leaders to address domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking through education, collaboration, and legal advocacy.  The event will take place from 10-11AM at the Walter H. Rice US Courthouse in Dayton, OH with a virtual option available.  For more information and to register:  https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ohsd/files/POWER%20Act%20Flyer%20FINAL%20APPROVED%206.23.26.pdf

NFPA NEWS

Convention 2026 - Registration is open!  This year's convention is being held from Thursday, September 24, 2026 through Saturday, September 27, 2026 in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis.  All paralegals are welcome and encouraged to attend!  Located just minutes from the airport and across the street from the Mall of America, all events will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport.  Convention will provide the opportunity to earn as many as 11 CLEs over two days and will offer several workshops as well.  Also on the schedule are the Fall Region Meetings, State of the Federation Meeting, Exhibit Hall, and Exhibitor Reception.  Breakfast and lunch are included daily.  For more information, a complete list of CLE sessions and workshops, and for registration:  https://www.paralegals.org/page/2026-annual-convention

NFPA will hold a Non-Annual Policy Meeting on July 13, 2026.  PACO Primary and Secondary Representatives Angie Vohsing and Kim Wright will attend.  The meeting will be held remotely.

The next NFPA Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 8PM ET.  All are welcome to attend.  Registration information will be provided soon.

Volunteers are needed to serve on the 2027 Budget Committee.  Please contact Cathy Curtis, Treasurer and Director of Finance, at treasurer@paralegals.org if you are interested in serving on this committee.

Be sure to read the PACO News and register today for upcoming events at:  https://pacoparalegals.org/News